Chapter 10

Daughter's Jealousy

โ€œWelcome home!โ€

โ€œWelcome back, Father!โ€

Iris ran up to Aldo with quick steps, and when Aldo extended his hand, she took it and walked with him into the living room.

โ€œIris, were you a good girl and stayed at home while I was out?โ€

โ€œYeah. Butโ€ฆ I finished reading all the books.โ€

Iris looked down, a little disappointed. She stayed inside all day, so she quickly read through all the books she had.

โ€œWell, there were so many books, too.โ€

โ€œBut itโ€™s fine. Iโ€™ll read the same books over and over, like always.โ€

โ€œWell, reading books again can bring new discoveries, but donโ€™t you think it would get boring reading the same ones all the time?โ€

โ€œUuuhโ€ฆโ€

Iris groaned. Indeed, Aldo had not bought Iris any new books for years, so she could understand the struggle of constantly reading the same ones.

โ€œSee? But donโ€™t worry. Iโ€™ll buy you some new books, Iris.โ€

โ€œFather, are you sure? Do you have enough money?โ€

Iris looked up at Aldo with concern. Aldo scratched his head awkwardly.

โ€œWell, Iโ€™ll do my best so you wonโ€™t have to worry about money. Actually, Iโ€™m going into a dungeon again.โ€

โ€œAgain? Iโ€™m worriedโ€ฆโ€

Iris grabbed the hem of Aldoโ€™s clothes tightly. Her attempt to express her worry, as a young girl with weak strength, was a sign that she didnโ€™t want to let go of him.

โ€œAh, itโ€™s okay. Iโ€™ll be going with a fellow Digger. So, there shouldnโ€™t be too much danger.โ€

โ€œReally? Is that person strong?โ€

โ€œYeah, theyโ€™re strong. Theyโ€™re a big guy, like a muscular mountain of muscle from the slums. Iโ€™ve already beaten him.โ€

โ€œOho!โ€

Irisโ€™s eyes sparkled as she listened with interest to Aldoโ€™s story. It seemed like a hero had come to deal with the troublemakers in the dangerous slums.

โ€œHey, hey, what kind of person are they? Are they like a big, bear-like guy?โ€

โ€œNo, not at all. Itโ€™s the complete opposite. Itโ€™s a girl. Sheโ€™sโ€ฆ probably around 13 to 15 years old.โ€

โ€œA girlโ€ฆ?โ€

Iris looked sideways at Aldo, staring at him. Aldo, feeling a little confused, scratched his head.

โ€œW-whatโ€™s with that look?โ€

โ€œHmmm, sheโ€™s a girl, huh. Heh, so youโ€™ve become friends with a girl, Father.โ€

Iris puffed out her cheeks and turned away, sulking. Aldo was flustered, not sure why Iris had suddenly gotten upset.

โ€œAh, Iris, itโ€™s not like Iโ€™m doing anything with her. Iโ€™m way too old for that, and sheโ€™s like a daughter to me.โ€

โ€œReally? Like a daughter, huhโ€ฆโ€

Irisโ€™s mood darkened even more. She huffed and stomped off toward her bedroom. Aldo quickly followed her, but Iris lay down on her bed.

โ€œIris, are you going to bed now? Isnโ€™t it still too early?โ€

โ€œGood night.โ€

Iris ignored Aldoโ€™s question and turned her back to him, deliberately pretending to snore in an exaggerated manner.

Aldo, although unsure of what was going on, felt a bit relieved and chuckled quietly.

Children arenโ€™t just good and obedient. They can be stubborn, moody, and show their more difficult sides. But it was a sign that Iris was truly relying on him in her own way.

Still, as a father, it hurt to be disliked by his daughter. So, Aldo spent the day with a mixed feeling of discomfort.


The next morning, Aldo woke up. When he glanced at the bed next to him, Iris was already gone. It seemed like she had gotten up before him.

When he headed to the kitchen, Iris was trying her best to prepare breakfast. Aldo watched with a bit of worry but kept an eye on her.

โ€œAh, good morning, Father.โ€

โ€œGood morning, Iris.โ€

Iris greeted him with a smile, not showing any trace of the sulking attitude from the day before. Aldo felt relieved that her mood had improved and sat down at the table.

โ€œHere you go.โ€

Iris brought over Aldoโ€™s breakfast. It consisted of toast, soup, and saladโ€”an incredibly healthy breakfast. Thanks to these meals, Irisโ€™s once-thin body had started to gain healthy weight, and her complexion had improved.

โ€œAh, thank you, Iris.โ€

โ€œFather, youโ€™re going to the dungeon today, right?โ€

โ€œWell, before the dungeon, I have some work in the mine. After all, my main job is there.โ€

Aldo answered and then took a bite of the salad. The lettuce had a crunchy texture. Fresh, crisp lettuce wasnโ€™t something you often found in the slums, but Aldo had a strange memory of how fresh lettuce was always crisp, and he had always hoped to one day let Iris experience it.

โ€œAfter work, youโ€™re going to the dungeonโ€ฆ Hey, Dad, I hope you come back early today,โ€ Iris said, casting a quick glance at Aldo with an upward tilt of her eyes. Her pleading gaze made Aldoโ€™s heart waver.

โ€œIs something going on?โ€ he asked.

โ€œNothing, butโ€ฆ I get lonely when youโ€™re not around,โ€ Iris replied honestly, expressing her feelings. Aldo wanted to fulfill her request as much as he could, but it wasnโ€™t good to let her think that everything would go her way. There were things that couldnโ€™t be done. He needed to teach her that clearly.

โ€œIn that case, I canโ€™t do it, Iris. I made a promise with Clara,โ€ Aldo explained.

โ€œClara?โ€

โ€œYeahโ€ฆ Sheโ€™s a fellow digger Iโ€™m going into the dungeon with. Sheโ€™s preparing for todayโ€™s promise, so I canโ€™t break it. That would be a betrayal to her. If someone broke a promise to you, wouldnโ€™t you be sad?โ€

Iris imagined it. The promise she made with Aldo โ€” that when she became a magician, he would grant any of her wishes. If Aldo ever broke that promise after her dream came true, she would be deeply saddened.

She figured that Clara would probably feel the same way if Aldo broke his promise to her. Iris felt ashamed of herself.

โ€œIโ€™m sorry, Dad. I was only thinking about myself,โ€ she said, her head hanging low in sadness.

But Aldo gently patted her on the shoulder.

โ€œItโ€™s okay, Iris. Everyone has moments like that. Especially since youโ€™re still a kid, itโ€™s okay to be a little selfish. Well, there are things you can ask for and things you canโ€™t, butโ€ฆ I hope you can understand that.โ€

Aldo spoke to her kindly, and Iris felt a little better. The resistance to Aldo going off with a strange woman began to lessen. Though, she couldnโ€™t deny that there was still a little jealousy lingering in her heart.

โ€œGot it, Dad! But Iโ€™ll allow you to go into the dungeon with Clara!โ€ Iris declared.

โ€œThank you. Iโ€™m glad you understand,โ€ Aldo replied.

โ€œBut, make sure you come back soon. If you make me feel lonely, Iโ€™ll punish you with the โ€˜hug sentenceโ€™!โ€ Iris said, placing her hands on her hips as she gave a mysterious judgment. Aldo let out a dry chuckle.

โ€œThe โ€˜hug sentence,โ€™ huh? That sounds terrifying.โ€

โ€œIt is! So, hurry back, okay?โ€ Iris urged.

โ€œYeah, I got it,โ€ Aldo replied.

He finished preparing for work and getting his dungeon gear ready before heading to the front door. Iris came to see him off.

โ€œTake care, Dad!โ€ she said.

โ€œYeah. Iโ€™ll be back soon,โ€ Aldo responded.


Toxic Parent Reincarnation ~ When I Doted on My Daughter Destined to Become the Final Boss, She Ended Up Liking Me an Abnormal Amount ~

Toxic Parent Reincarnation ~ When I Doted on My Daughter Destined to Become the Final Boss, She Ended Up Liking Me an Abnormal Amount ~

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Score 9.9
Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2024 Native Language: Japanese
A man who lost his wife and child in an accident ended his own life in despair, choosing to follow them. However, when he woke up, he found himself possessing the body of the father of the final boss from a game heโ€™d played as a child. In the original storyline, this father had abused his daughter, which led her to become the final boss out of deep resentment. But this man could never bring himself to treat his new daughter cruelly. Determined to make her happy, especially after losing his daughter in his previous life, he worked tirelessly for her. Alongside his main job, he explored dungeons and gave his all to ensure she could have an easy life, even making it possible for her to attend school. As a result... she never went down the dark path, nor did she become the final boss. However, she developed an intense attachment to her father.

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